The incident occurred on Elizabeth Street between 2pm and 3pm, according to Northamptonshire Police. The girl, named locally as Ella Walden, was riding an e-bike when she fell and suffered fatal injuries. Emergency services attended the scene and she was taken to hospital, but despite the efforts of medical staff, she could not be saved.
Police have launched an investigation and are appealing for witnesses or anyone with CCTV or dash-cam footage to come forward. They are particularly keen to speak to anyone who was in the area at the time and may have seen what happened. A 32-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of perverting the course of justice and road traffic offences in connection with the incident, Northamptonshire Police said.
Detectives from Northamptonshire Police's Serious Collision Investigation Unit are appealing for witnesses following an incident which led to the death of a girl in Corby. The incident happened yesterday, April 7, between 2pm and 3pm, when a 13-year-old girl suffered serious injuries after falling off an e-bike in the town's Elizabeth Street. She was taken to hospital but sadly died a short time later. Officers would like to hear from anyone who may have witnessed the incident or who may have CCTV or dash-cam footage of the collision. Anyone with information is asked to email CollisionAppeals@northants.police.uk or call the Drivewatch Hotline on 0800 174615, or Northamptonshire Police on 101. Please quote incident number 26000198505 when passing on any information to make sure it gets to the right person as quickly as possible.
He has been released on police bail pending further enquiries. The relationship between the arrested man and the incident remains unclear, as does the cause of the fall. It is not known whether other vehicles or persons were involved, or if the girl was wearing a helmet.
Ella Walden's family released a tribute through Northamptonshire Police, describing her as the most amazing, strong-willed, feisty girl, with the most precious smile. They said their lives will never be complete again after losing their beautiful Ella. She had an infectious personality and could light up even the emptiest room.
Our lives will never be complete again after losing our beautiful Ella. She was the most amazing, strong-willed, feisty girl, with the most precious smile. Ella had an infectious personality and could light up even the emptiest room. She made a lasting impression on everyone she met, and you could hear her before you saw her, so life is so quiet without her. As a family, we were the lucky ones to have her as ours, but she has been taken from us far too soon. Ella was incredibly loyal and always stood up for what she believed in. She had a kind heart and was always there for anyone who was struggling. Ella loved being in the limelight and truly excelled in drama - she was never happier than when she was performing. She lived life to the fullest. To the world she was Ella, but to us she was the world. Life will forever have an empty space without her, but her memory will live on with us all forever.
The family added that Ella excelled in drama and lived life to the fullest.
Detectives from Northamptonshire Police's Serious Collision Investigation Unit have arrested a man in connection with an incident which led to the death of a girl in Corby. The incident happened on Tuesday, April 7, between 2pm and 3pm, when the girl suffered serious injuries after falling off an e-bike in the town's Elizabeth Street. She was taken to hospital but sadly died a short time later. Now, a 32-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of perverting the course of justice and road traffic offences, in connection with the incident. He has been released on police bail pending further enquiries. Officers would still like to hear from anyone who may have witnessed the incident or who may have CCTV or dash-cam footage of the collision. Anyone with information is asked to email CollisionAppeals@northants.police.uk or call the Drivewatch Hotline on 0800 174615, or Northamptonshire Police on 101. Please quote incident number 26000198505 when passing on any information to make sure it gets to the right person as quickly as possible.